Innovative UK company i-Prophets Energy Services has launched a campaign to raise awareness of how new air conditioning inspection legislation can help businesses cut costs and reduce carbon footprint.
Under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), the performance and energy efficiency of all air-conditioning systems over 12kw rated output must be inspected by an accredited assessor by January 2011.
However, with estimates claiming over 100,000 properties will require inspection by January 2011, concerns have been voiced that there will not be enough accredited assessors to meet future demand.
“Air conditioning inspections are aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing electricity consumption by highlighting ways in which the operation of air conditioning systems can be improved,” explained Chris Dickson, i-Prophets Energy Services’ Business Development Engineer for the Air Conditioning Sector.
“However, air conditioning systems are complex and require an experienced assessor accredited by a Communities and Local Government (CLG) approved scheme; this will ensure compliance with the latest Energy Performance of Buildings legislation,” he added.
Currently the number of accredited assessors in the UK is still relatively low but, according to Chris, it is the quality of the work rather than the number of assessors which is imperative.
With i-Prophets each inspection carried out by one of their accredited assessors includes an examination of the complete system as well as advice on ways in which its performance might be improved to ensure the environmental and financial benefits are maximised.
Chris continued: “Each air conditioning system is unique and there are over fifty different energy saving ideas or concepts to consider when inspecting the system so the trick is in having the broad experience to accurately assess the system and apply the right concepts.
“The Carbon Reduction Commitment will be introduced in April next year and, with penalties for businesses who are not taking energy savings seriously, air conditioning inspections are something property managers should start considering now.”
According to the legislation, all air conditioning systems over 250kw that have not been inspected already are in breach of the EPBD and the system operator is liable for a penalty charge. All other systems over 12kw require an inspection to be completed no later than January 2011.
For more information or to speak to one of i-Prophets accredited air conditioning assessors contact www.i-prophets.com
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Picture caption: Chris Dickson, Business Development Engineer for the Air Conditioning Sector at i-Prophets Energy Services.Chris has over 25 years experience designing, building, installing and rectifying refrigeration and air conditioning systems for a wide range of applications.
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